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20 Best Graphic Design Art Books to Read in 2021 | Book List

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After an entertaining book to read? Looking for the perfect book to gift to your dad/mother/sister/anyone. This article showcases our top picks for the best Graphic Design Art books. 

Best Graphic Design Art Books

Looking for a book to read in 2021? Explore this list of the best Graphic Design Art books. This list was curated with thanks to ISBNdb and images partially provided by Unsplash.

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Thou Shalt Not Die

Thou Shalt Not Die by Lin. R. Dudley was published in 1997. It was officially published by Art Graphic Design and has the ISBN: 0646311018.

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Thou Shalt Not Die

Author: Lin. R. Dudley

Date Published: 1997

Publisher: Art Graphic Design

ISBN:0646311018


The Fundamentals of Graphic Design

The Fundamentals of Graphic Design by Gavin Ambrose, Paul Harris was published in 2008-11-24. It was officially published by Bloomsbury Publishing and has the ISBN: 2940439036.

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The Fundamentals of Graphic Design

Author: Gavin Ambrose, Paul Harris

Date Published: 2008-11-24

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

ISBN:2940439036


Graphic Design (eye On Art)

Graphic Design (eye On Art) by Stuart A. Kallen was published in 2009. It was officially published by Lucent Books and has the ISBN: 1420500449.

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Graphic Design (eye On Art)

Author: Stuart A. Kallen

Date Published: 2009

Publisher: Lucent Books

ISBN:1420500449


Graphic Design: A New History

Graphic Design: A New History by Eskilson, Stephen , 1964- was published in 2007. It was officially published by Laurence King and has the ISBN: 1856695115.

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Graphic Design: A New History

Author: Eskilson, Stephen , 1964-

Date Published: 2007

Publisher: Laurence King

ISBN:1856695115


Graphic Design: Art & Creativity Graphics

Graphic Design: Art & Creativity Graphics by Kottas, Dimitris was published in 2012. It was officially published by Links International,ceg 2012-03-16 and has the ISBN: 841512368x.

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Graphic Design: Art & Creativity Graphics

Author: Kottas, Dimitris

Date Published: 2012

Publisher: Links International,ceg 2012-03-16

ISBN:841512368x


MetaDesign : Design from the Word Up

MetaDesign : Design from the Word Up by Fay Sweet was published in 1999/10/01. It was officially published by Watson-Guptill Publications and has the ISBN: 0823012123.

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MetaDesign : Design from the Word Up

Author: Fay Sweet

Date Published: 1999/10/01

Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications

ISBN:0823012123


Graphic Design Solutions

Graphic Design Solutions by Landa, Robin was published in 2018-01-01T00:00:01Z. It was officially published by Cengage Learning and has the ISBN: 1337554057.

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Graphic Design Solutions

Author: Landa, Robin

Date Published: 2018-01-01T00:00:01Z

Publisher: Cengage Learning

ISBN:1337554057


Graphic Design As Communication

Graphic Design As Communication by Malcolm Barnard was published in 2005. It was officially published by Routledge and has the ISBN: 0415278139.

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Graphic Design As Communication

Author: Malcolm Barnard

Date Published: 2005

Publisher: Routledge

ISBN:0415278139


Graphic Design As Communication

Graphic Design As Communication by Malcolm Barnard was published in 2005. It was officially published by Routledge and has the ISBN: 0415278120.

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Graphic Design As Communication

Author: Malcolm Barnard

Date Published: 2005

Publisher: Routledge

ISBN:0415278120


Graphic Design as Communication

Graphic Design as Communication by Malcolm Barnard was published in 20130704. It was officially published by Taylor & Francis and has the ISBN: 1136477292.

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Graphic Design as Communication

Author: Malcolm Barnard

Date Published: 20130704

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

ISBN:1136477292


The Packaging Designer’s Book of Patterns

The Packaging Designer’s Book of Patterns by Roth, Lászlo, Wybenga, George L. was published in 2012-11-06T00:00:01Z. It was officially published by Wiley and has the ISBN: 111813415X.

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The Packaging Designer's Book of Patterns

Author: Roth, Lászlo, Wybenga, George L.

Date Published: 2012-11-06T00:00:01Z

Publisher: Wiley

ISBN:111813415X


Couleurs + Motifs : Le Guide (1cédérom)

Couleurs + Motifs : Le Guide (1cédérom) by Anvil-graphic-design was published in 2005. It was officially published by Pyramyd (�ditions) and has the ISBN: 2350170098.

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Couleurs + Motifs : Le Guide (1cédérom)

Author: Anvil-graphic-design

Date Published: 2005

Publisher: Pyramyd (�ditions)

ISBN:2350170098

The Golden Age of Magazine Illustration: The 60s and 70s

The Golden Age of Magazine Illustration: The 60s and 70s by Gilles De Burge was published in 1999/09/01. It was officially published by Vilo International and has the ISBN: 2909450422.

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The Golden Age of Magazine Illustration: The 60s and 70s

Author: Gilles De Burge

Date Published: 1999/09/01

Publisher: Vilo International

ISBN:2909450422


GH Avisualagency

GH Avisualagency by Randall J. Lane, David Merten, Derek Lerner, John Robinson, Helen Walters was published in December 2004. It was officially published by Abrams, Harry N., Inc. and has the ISBN: 1861542682.

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GH Avisualagency

Author: Randall J. Lane, David Merten, Derek Lerner, John Robinson, Helen Walters

Date Published: December 2004

Publisher: Abrams, Harry N., Inc.

ISBN:1861542682


Travel and Vacation Advertising Cuts from the `20s and `30s

Travel and Vacation Advertising Cuts from the `20s and `30s by Trina Robbins, Casey Robbins was published in 8/16/1994. It was officially published by Dover Publications and has the ISBN: 048628199X.

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Travel and Vacation Advertising Cuts from the `20s and `30s

Author: Trina Robbins, Casey Robbins

Date Published: 8/16/1994

Publisher: Dover Publications

ISBN:048628199X


Label and Package Graphic Design

Label and Package Graphic Design by Robert Demetrician was published in 12/1/1996. It was officially published by Jelmar Publishing Company, Incorporated and has the ISBN: 188506702X.

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Label and Package Graphic Design

Author: Robert Demetrician

Date Published: 12/1/1996

Publisher: Jelmar Publishing Company, Incorporated

ISBN:188506702X


Packaging Design: The Best of American Packaging and International Award Winning Designs

Packaging Design: The Best of American Packaging and International Award Winning Designs by Stanley Sacharow was published in 1983. It was officially published by P B C International, Incorporated and has the ISBN: 086636000X.

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Packaging Design: The Best of American Packaging and International Award Winning Designs

Author: Stanley Sacharow

Date Published: 1983

Publisher: P B C International, Incorporated

ISBN:086636000X


Print's Best

Print's Best by RC Pubns. Staff was published in 1998/10/29. It was officially published by RC Publications,U.S. and has the ISBN: 1883915023.

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Print's Best

Author: RC Pubns. Staff

Date Published: 1998/10/29

Publisher: RC Publications,U.S.

ISBN:1883915023


Fresh Dialogue: New Voices in Graphic Design, Vol. 2

Fresh Dialogue: New Voices in Graphic Design, Vol. 2 by Corbitt and Owens, Kevin Lyons, Corbitt And Owens was published in November 2001. It was officially published by Princeton Architectural Press and has the ISBN: 156898264X.

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Fresh Dialogue: New Voices in Graphic Design, Vol. 2

Author: Corbitt and Owens, Kevin Lyons, Corbitt And Owens

Date Published: November 2001

Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press

ISBN:156898264X


Packaging Design: Successful Product Branding From Concept to Shelf

Packaging Design: Successful Product Branding From Concept to Shelf by Klimchuk, Marianne R., Krasovec, Sandra A. was published in 2013-02-01T00:00:00.000Z. It was officially published by Wiley and has the ISBN: 111802706X.

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Packaging Design: Successful Product Branding From Concept to Shelf

Author: Klimchuk, Marianne R., Krasovec, Sandra A.

Date Published: 2013-02-01T00:00:00.000Z

Publisher: Wiley

ISBN:111802706X

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